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John Ritter
L. Frank Baum
Annette O'Toole
Maud Gage Baum
Courtney Barilla
Dorothy Gage / Dorothy Gale
Rue McClanahan
Matilda Joslyn Gage
Charles Haid
Al Badham / Cowardly Lion
David Schramm
W.W. Denslow
Nancy Lenehan
Harriet Baum Neal
Nancy Morgan
Helen
Pat Skipper
Charlie
Ed Gale
Ned / Farmer
Trevor Eyster
Frank Jr.
Joshua Boyd
Young Frank Jr.
Roger Steffens
Salesman
John Cameron Mitchell
Albert
Frank Hamilton
Sullivan
Steven Gilborn
Publisher
Jerry Maren
Mr. Munchkin
Elizabeth Berrington
Mrs. Munchkin
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Bender
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Matheson
- Original Score
- Lee Holdridge
- Original Title
- The Dreamer of Oz
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Spelling Entertainment, Adam Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Bender
Richard Matheson, David Kirschner
Lee Holdridge
Thomas Burstyn
Jerrold L. Ludwig
David Kirschner, Robert M. Myman, Ervin Zavada
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Bender
Director
Richard Matheson
Screenplay
Jerrold L. Ludwig
Editor
Lee Holdridge
Original Music Composer
Jennifer von Mayrhauser
Costume Design
Sam Nicholson
Visual Effects Supervisor
James Hulsey
Production Design
Thomas Burstyn
Director of Photography
Ervin Zavada
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dreamer of Oz
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dreamer of Oz about?
The film is the biography of Frank Baum, the children's book author and creator of the fantasy world Oz.
Who directed The Dreamer of Oz?
The Dreamer of Oz was directed by Jack Bender.
Who stars in The Dreamer of Oz?
The principal cast of The Dreamer of Oz includes John Ritter, Annette O'Toole, Courtney Barilla, Rue McClanahan, Charles Haid.
When was The Dreamer of Oz released and how long is it?
The Dreamer of Oz was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dreamer of Oz?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dreamer of Oz was composed by Lee Holdridge.